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Purslane vs. Jalapeño — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Purslane and Jalapeño?

  • Purslane is richer in Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Copper, Potassium, and Calcium, while Jalapeño is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5.
  • Jalapeño's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 108% higher.
  • Jalapeño has 8 times less Iron than Purslane. Purslane has 1.99mg of Iron, while Jalapeño has 0.25mg.

We used Purslane, raw and Peppers, jalapeno, raw types in this comparison.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +441.7%
Contains more Iron +696%
Contains more Magnesium +353.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +69.2%
Contains more Potassium +99.2%
Contains more Zinc +21.4%
Contains more Copper +145.7%
Contains more Manganese +212.4%
Contains more Selenium +125%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 75% 49% 19% 44% 6% 5% 38% 40% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 10% 11% 12% 22% 1% 4% 16% 13% 3%
Contains more Calcium +441.7%
Contains more Iron +696%
Contains more Magnesium +353.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +69.2%
Contains more Potassium +99.2%
Contains more Zinc +21.4%
Contains more Copper +145.7%
Contains more Manganese +212.4%
Contains more Selenium +125%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin A +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60%
Contains more Vitamin C +464.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +775%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +474%
Contains more Folate +125%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 80% 0% 0% 70% 12% 26% 9% 3% 17% 9% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 65% 72% 0% 396% 10% 17% 24% 19% 97% 21% 0% 47%
Contains more Vitamin A +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60%
Contains more Vitamin C +464.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +775%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +474%
Contains more Folate +125%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +123.1%
Contains more Other +156.6%
Contains more Carbs +91.7%
Equal in Fats - 0.37
Equal in Water - 91.69
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 2.03 g
Fats: 0.36 g
Carbs: 3.39 g
Water: 92.86 g
Other: 1.36 g
7% 92%
Protein: 0.91 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.5 g
Water: 91.69 g
Other: 0.53 g
Contains more Protein +123.1%
Contains more Other +156.6%
Contains more Carbs +91.7%
Equal in Fats - 0.37
Equal in Water - 91.69

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Purslane Jalapeño
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Purslane Jalapeño Opinion
Net carbs 3.39g 3.7g Jalapeño
Protein 2.03g 0.91g Purslane
Fats 0.36g 0.37g Jalapeño
Carbs 3.39g 6.5g Jalapeño
Calories 20kcal 29kcal Jalapeño
Fructose 2.63g Jalapeño
Sugar 4.12g Purslane
Fiber 2.8g Jalapeño
Calcium 65mg 12mg Purslane
Iron 1.99mg 0.25mg Purslane
Magnesium 68mg 15mg Purslane
Phosphorus 44mg 26mg Purslane
Potassium 494mg 248mg Purslane
Sodium 45mg 3mg Jalapeño
Zinc 0.17mg 0.14mg Purslane
Copper 0.113mg 0.046mg Purslane
Manganese 0.303mg 0.097mg Purslane
Selenium 0.9µg 0.4µg Purslane
Vitamin A 1320IU 1078IU Purslane
Vitamin A RAE 54µg Jalapeño
Vitamin E 3.58mg Jalapeño
Vitamin C 21mg 118.6mg Jalapeño
Vitamin B1 0.047mg 0.04mg Purslane
Vitamin B2 0.112mg 0.07mg Purslane
Vitamin B3 0.48mg 1.28mg Jalapeño
Vitamin B5 0.036mg 0.315mg Jalapeño
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.419mg Jalapeño
Folate 12µg 27µg Jalapeño
Vitamin K 18.5µg Jalapeño
Saturated Fat 0.092g Purslane
Monounsaturated Fat 0.029g Jalapeño
Polyunsaturated fat 0.112g Jalapeño
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.062g Jalapeño
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g Jalapeño

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Purslane Jalapeño
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Purslane
64%
Jalapeño
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Purslane
9%
Jalapeño

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.12g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.092g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Purslane
Purslane is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Purslane
Purslane is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Purslane - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169274/nutrients
  2. Jalapeño - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168576/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.